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 Our public transportation system is excellent
and can be quicker than driving to get around once
you're here, but all the major national companies,
and a few local ones, offer rentals.
Costs are highly variable, with special rates and
restricted or unrestricted mileage options. A one-day
rental during the week is most expensive, costing
between $75 and $100; a one-week rate ranges from
$225 to $300. Rates on weekends are less expensive:
between $65 (one-day) to $175 (two-day). Contact the
companies directly for current rates. The age requirement
for most companies is 25, with driver’s license with
photo and a major credit card. Check with your insurance
and credit card company to see if they cover your
insurance before purchasing extra insurance from the
car company. The normal practice is to return the
car with a full tank of gas; if not, the car rental
company will fill it and add the charge to your bill.
Driving
Tips
Parking
Tips
Car rental companies in NYC include the following,
which also have locations at all major NYC airports:
Avis,
212/421-5319, 800/331-1212
310 E. 64th St. (1st – 2nd Aves.) NYC 10021
345 South End Avenue (Liberty St.)
64 E. 11th St. (Broadway – University Pl.)
217 E. 43rs St. (2nd – 3rd Aves.)
153 W. 54th St. (6th – 7th Aves.)
216 W. 76th St. (Broadway)
420 E. 90th (York- 1st Aves.)
National
Car Rental, 212/875-8204, 800/227-8368
219 W. 77th St. (Amsterdam Ave. - Broadway)
138 Reade St. (Greenwich)
21 E. 12th St. (University Pl.) 142 E.31st St. (3rd
– Lexington Aves.)
252 W. 40th St. (7th – 8th Aves.)
138 E. 50th St. (3rd. – Lexington Aves.)
305 E. 80th St. (1st. – 2nd Aves.)
New York City Driving Tips Driving
in New York City is much like driving in other big
cities around the world. It is important to pay attention
to the traffic lights, street signs, and parking regulations.
Unlike in many parts of the U.S., it is illegal to
make right turns on a red light. The speed limit on
streets (not highways) in the 5 boroughs is 30 miles
per hour. Parking on the street can be confusing,
with alternate side of the street rules in affect
for different days of the week. Parking meters don't
allow all-day privileges; you'll need to put quarters
in on an hourly basis. There are parking
garages and open-air lots throughout the city:
Keep an eye out for signs (some garages have employees
stand in the street to motion drivers into their garages
or lots). Many garages cut their rates on the weekend.
Depending on where you park (midtown being most expensive),
garage rates may range from $6 to $15 for the first
hour to $40 per day, with special rates of about $20
on Sundays.
The
New York City Department of Transportation
(212/225-5368, 718/225-5368) is the source for information
about traffic regulations, travel advisories, permits,
and more.
NYC
Traffic Rules (in PDF) This documents is in
PDF format, and you will need Adobe Acrobat to open
it. If you do not have this program, click the logo
to install it for free.
NYC Parking Tips Parking on the street can be
confusing, with alternate side of the street rules
in affect for different days of the week. Parking
meters don’t allow all-day privileges; you’ll need
to put quarters in on an hourly basis. There are parking
garages and open-air lots throughout the city: Keep
an eye out for signs (some garages have employees
stand in the street to motion drivers into their garages
or lots). Many garages cut their rates on the weekend.
Depending on where you park (midtown being most expensive),
garage rates may range from $6 to $15 for the first
hour to $40 per day, with special rates of about $20
on Sundays.
Central/Kinney
Parking System, 212/321-7500 The leading provider
of parking services in the U.S. Kinney System, Meyers
Parking, and Edison Parking Management make up the
Central family.
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Parking Systems, 877-PARKING, 212/686-9800
Parking garage company with 140 Manhattan locations
and discounts to theater-goers, hotels, and restaurants
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